How to Read the NYC Subway Map Navigating the New York City subway can be overwhelming for newcomers. This guide will break down the complexities of the subway map, providing you with the knowledge to travel confidently through the city’s extensive transit system. Understanding the NYC Subway System The New York City subway system is…
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Welcome to a quick explanation of how to find relative location, an essential concept in geography. Remember, location is one of the five themes of geography, and relative location, together with absolute location, is one of the two types of location. When we discuss relative location, we describe things in relation to other places. This…
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This article will guide you through the concepts of latitude and longitude as well as how to utilize Google Earth to visualize these coordinates effectively. What is Absolute Location? Absolute location refers to a specific point on the Earth’s surface defined by a coordinate system. The most common system used is the grid of latitude…
Read MoreMonitoring Fires From Space NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) is an essential tool for monitoring active fires using satellite data. This blog provides a comprehensive guide on how to effectively utilize FIRMS, covering its various features and functionalities. Introduction to FIRMS The Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) is a powerful…
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Automating Processes in QGIS with the Graphical Modeler Step 1: Opening the Graphical Modeler To begin, navigate to the Processing tab in QGIS and select Graphical Modeler. This will open the modeller interface where you can create and manage your models. Step 2: Setting Up Your Model In the modeller, you’ll need to define a…
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Download Free Global Daily Precipitation and Temperature Data Accessing climate data is essential for researchers, meteorologists, and anyone interested in historical weather patterns. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of downloading daily precipitation and temperature data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) using the Global Historical Climatology Network (GHCN)…
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Calculating Shortest and Fastest Paths using QGIS Step 1: Install the ORS Tools Plugin To get started, you need to install the ORS Tools plugin in QGIS. Follow these steps: Go to Plugins in the menu. Select Manage and Install Plugins. Search for ORS Tools in the repository. Click Install to add the plugin. Step…
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How to Download Free Global Bathymetry Data Step 1: Accessing the GEBCO Website To start, open your web browser and type “GEBCO” into the search bar. Press enter, and you should see the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans as the first result. Click on the link to access the GEBCO homepage. Or use this…
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GeoTIFF to XYZ and CSV using QGIS Step 1: Open the GeoTIFF File in QGIS To begin, you need to open the GeoTIFF file that contains the topographic or bathymetric data. In QGIS, navigate to Layer > Add Layer > Add Raster Layer. Locate your TIFF file and click Open. Step 2: Set the Projection…
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Loading a GeoTIFF into Google Earth Pro Step 1: Open Google Earth Pro Start by launching Google Earth Pro on your computer. You will be greeted with the main interface where you can navigate various options Step 2: Access the File Menu Click on the File menu located at the top left corner of the…
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